Chapter 148: Second Trial
The two hundred geniuses of the Outer Frontier stood clustered together within the massive stone ring, none of them daring to take even a single step ahead.
They weren't fools.
They all knew that whoever dared to strike first would become the primary target for Navarre, and would be instantly thrown out of the ring.
The safest strategy was obvious: hide in the crowd, avoid confrontation, and let the clock run out.
Navarre's elegant smile didn't waver, but a flicker of cold amusement passed through his eyes.
He had expected this.
Sheep always huddled together when the wolf appeared.
"No volunteers?" Navarre chuckled, tilting his head. "How disappointing."
The geniuses gritted their teeth, but the group remained entirely stationary.
Just then, from the very edge of the circle, a calm voice drifted across the arena.
"I have a question! What happens if we eliminate him instead?"
